REQUIREMENT

Network Architect (B. Intermediate / C. Advanced) Tallahassee, Florida (Onsite) Long term contract

Need Overall 10+ yrs of experience is must

Yes, three references from past engagements in the last three years are required.

3 References is must & Exhibit E to be filled. & signed

Reference contact’s name

Organization name

Job title held by the candidate while employed or contracted

Direct telephone number

Email address

Education (Required) : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field. Work experience can be substituted for education on a yearly basis (in addition to experience requirements)

Certification (Preferred):

The following certifications are optional, but preferred

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of seven (7) years of IT work experience in a Microsoft Azure environment.

Three to five (3-5) years of experience with cloud infrastructure projects.

Two (2) or more years of experience with migrations and system optimizations.

Proven expertise in network planning, architecture design, engineering (hardware and software), and optimization.

Experience with cloud networking principles and technologies, including hybrid cloud connectivity and network virtualization.

Experience migrating on-premises systems to Azure, including virtual machines, file shares, and applications.

Proficient in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Azure Files.

Experience with Azure networking, including ExpressRoute and Virtual Networks (VNETs). Strong understanding of network architecture, traffic routing, and firewalls.

Experience with cloud storage solutions and long-term archival strategies.

Familiarity with data validation, integrity checks, and permissions audits during migrations.

Knowledge of security measures like encryption, MFA, conditional access policies, and access controls.

Experience designing and testing disaster recovery plans, including RPO and RTO objectives.

Familiarity with backup solutions and their integration with Azure environments.

Experience with Azure Monitor, setting up alerts, and ensuring resource optimization.

Knowledge of auto-scaling and performance tuning for cloud environments.

· Strong documentation skills for creating technical plans, diagrams, and how-to guides.

· Ability to collaborate with a team and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

· Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for addressing migration challenges and system issues.

Interested can forward your latest resumes to John.s@zirlen.com & Sivarajan.s@zirlen.com